ZIP Code 18762 in Wilkes Barre, PA

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
Names to Avoid:
Altria
County:Luzerne County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:1:37:55 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:272 / 570
Classification:Unique [Company/Government]
Coordinates:41.2131, -75.9306
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18762 - Altria

Wilkes Barre, PA | Luzerne County | Institution

Altria

Entity TypeInstitution
LocationWilkes Barre, PA
CountyLuzerne
FacilityPost Office
Coordinates41.2131, -75.9306
CoverageBuilding footprint (Boundary covers 0.02 sq mi)
Key Facts
  • Unique postal code for single organization
  • USPS Post Office classification
  • Mail serves 5 business establishments employing around 373 people
  • Located in the Scranton, PA metro area
Entity Type
Institution
Facility
Post Office
Neighborhood
Sugar Notch
Establishments
5

About ZIP Code 18762

Altria Group Distribution Company (AGDC), a subsidiary of tobacco giant Altria Group, operates under dedicated ZIP code 18762 in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. AGDC provides sales, distribution, and consumer engagement services for Altria's tobacco companies, including Philip Morris USA and U.S. Smokeless Tobacco. The distribution network connects manufacturers with thousands of retailers and wholesalers nationwide.

This 0.02-square-mile facility is located near Sugar Notch, approximately 0.8 miles from Wilkes-Barre. Census County Business Patterns data shows 5 establishments with 373 employees, indicating a significant distribution operation. With 1 ZIP+4 code on file, mail routing is consolidated. This unique postal designation has served Altria for over two decades. Wilkes Barre is the valid mailing city.

Business Data
Establishments:5
Employment:373

Address Format

[Recipient Name]
[Street Address]
WILKES BARRE, PA 18762

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Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 18762 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 368 people with an annual payroll of $34,859,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:0Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:4Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$13,935,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$34,859,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:368Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 18762 is located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, within the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 42540) and Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 567,887 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 18762. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PASource: Census
CBSA Number:42540Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:567,887Source: Census
MSA:Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA MSASource: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:08Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:706.93 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


18764 | | 18711

Schools in ZIP Code 18762


We could not locate which school district 18762 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Hanover Area Jshs 1600 Sans Souci Pkwy
Hanover Township, PA 18706
District: Hanover Area School DistrictNearby
Hanover Area Memorial El Sch 80 W Saint Marys Rd
Hanover Township, PA 18706
District: Hanover Area School DistrictNearby
Hanover Green El Sch 561 Main Rd
Hanover Township, PA 18706
District: Hanover Area School DistrictNearby
Lee Park El Sch 99 Lee Park Ave
Hanover Township, PA 18706
District: Hanover Area School DistrictNearby
Lyndwood El Sch 2 Collet St
Hanover Township, PA 18706
District: Hanover Area School DistrictNearby
Wilkes-Barre Mennonite School 221 Blackman St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
District: Private SchoolNearby
Milford E Barnes Jr School 335 S Franklin St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Nicholas-St Mary's School 242 S Washington St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 18762


Wilkes University 84 West South Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766
Type: Post Secondary
Luzerne County Community College 521 Trailblazer Drive
Nanticoke, PA 18634
Type: Post Secondary
Jolie Hair And Beauty Academy-Wilkes-Barre 125 N Wilkes Barre Blvd
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
Type: Post Secondary
King's College 133 N River St
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0801
Type: Post Secondary
Fortis Institute-Forty Fort 166 Slocum Street
Forty Fort, PA 18704-2936
Type: Post Secondary
Wilkes-Barre Area Career And Technical Center Practical Nursing 350 Jumper Rd
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705-0699
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov